Nutritional & Dental Fast Facts!



Low dietary calcium and vitamin C are linked to increased risk of periodontal (gum) disease. Nishida et.al. (2000). Aug;71(8):1215-23. Grossi, S., (1998). Assoc. For Dental Research.


People with unhealthy gums have a mortality rate that is 23 to 46% higher than those with healthy gums. DeStefano et al. (1993) BMJ Mar 13;306(6879):688-91.


Only 15% of Americans are free from signs of periodontal disease. Brown et. al., (1989), J. Periodontol, Jul:60(7):363-370


Adequate intake of folate, calcium and vitamins C, D, and E are important for periodontal health. Boyd et. al., (2003). Dent Clin North Am, Apr ;47(2):337-354. Boyd et. al., (2001) J Contemp Dent Pract, May15 ;2(2):36-45.



Nutriex ingredients that promote healthy teeth and gums: calcium, vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, copper, iron, thiamine, and vitamin A.